I swear by Eheim, one of the main reasons is what you said about silence. The one thing I hate however about the Eheim classics though is that vinyl tubing, and it's GREEN and clear on top of that. It's flimsy, kinks, ugly, and is clear so algae grows in it. Kudos to Fluval for making much better tubing.
I no longer used canister filters, but when I did, my Fluval 406 was m favorite. The only downside to the Fluval canisters is the shape of the media baskets makes it more time consuming if you want to cut and use your own filter media. Other than that, their solid filters.
The downside to Fluvial canister filters is; yes; they don't spill water as much when you take the lid off; but since there are no handles, you will most likely spill some getting it from underneath your tank.
I am looking for a canister filter to work on my planted 5.5 gal betta tank. Can the flow on this one be turned down enough to operate without to much water turbulence for my betta?
This has a way to adjust the water flow. However, that ridiculous tubing he loves, looks garish on a 10gallon tank. The bright grey seals are very visible, and they can not be easily replaced with something nicer
Thank you for going into more details about how to set up the Fluval new canister filter. Just wished they had included bio media in their smaller size, as they did in their larger size.
You are right. My Fluval 305 is so quite that sometimes I take out the outlet / feel water flowing out of the outlet just to be sure that it's not dead. It's silly but I'll do it again haha
Yeah, it certainly is. I got a 307 on Ebay for $170 brand new and it’s amazing. Great flow and lots of filtration. All media was even included to start.
Cotton pad really? It’s a fine foam filter pad or a water polishing pad..... and did you really just tell people to rinse off their foam with a hose? A hose that has unconditioned water that will kill all the beneficial bacteria you have grown in it for your tank you always rinse your foam in a bucket with tank water in it so you don’t kill your bacteria that’s the dumbest thing you could do you’ll always be fighting to get your tank cycled every time you clean the filter cause you just killed everything that turns ammonia into nitrites and then nitrites into nitrates to complete your tank cycle
Thanks for the comment! Any experienced fish keeper will know that most of the beneficial bacteria resides in your bio media and in your aquarium itself. Rinsing the filter pad will not recycle an aquarium. Plus, using a hose to clean the filter pad is really the only way to get it super clean which will in return help your filter perform better. I've been running my aquariums this way since the start, never had any issues directly as a result of doing this. But that's just my opinion! Thanks for watching! :)
Does anyone know if its possible to control the flow rate on this 107 model? Could that grey cut off lever be partially closed to reduce the flow rate? I have a 50 litre tank so am worried the flow might be too strong. However I am struggling to find a smaller external filter that is silent enough and I would like to use the Fluval if possible.
Hi, i know what the paper says, but do you think this 103 can run a 75G tank with only an arowana and a pleco? The little guy is just too cute to pass! Thanks and regards!
I bought this filter and found it frustrating beyond belief. Been messing with it for a week now and still don't have it running. Sitting on the floor underneath my aquarium. Going to cool off for a few more days and trying again. Have two Seachem Tidal 35 running at the moment, one set up with a normal setup (foam and the bag of filter rocks it came with) and the second one with rocks for biological filtration only. Those were easy to set up but not the Fluval.
Thunderkat65 Its difficult to understand why you’re having issues just based on this one comment. Can you explain a little more what issues you’re having with this filter? Besides just saying its “frustrating.” Thanks for watching.
Aquarium-centric companies are the worst... I have contacted dozens of companies to see if they'f be willing to sponsor my children's charity and to see if they'd be interested in having us sell their products in our store; and very, very few have ever responded; and then its usually just to say they are forwarding the email to the appropriate person; which then leads to no future response. It's been a two year battle dealing with these companies. When I have reached out to vendors in my other business, I usually have a response within a week. It's like the fish companies don't want to sell their product or something.
Brian K. Missed that bit at the beginning. That’s pretty bad though - one would assume they have PR people of the like to at least get back to people etc
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I swear by Eheim, one of the main reasons is what you said about silence. The one thing I hate however about the Eheim classics though is that vinyl tubing, and it's GREEN and clear on top of that. It's flimsy, kinks, ugly, and is clear so algae grows in it.
Kudos to Fluval for making much better tubing.
I no longer used canister filters, but when I did, my Fluval 406 was m favorite. The only downside to the Fluval canisters is the shape of the media baskets makes it more time consuming if you want to cut and use your own filter media. Other than that, their solid filters.
15:56 "This is the best canister filter I have ever owned in my entire time in the aquarium hobby"
The downside to Fluvial canister filters is; yes; they don't spill water as much when you take the lid off; but since there are no handles, you will most likely spill some getting it from underneath your tank.
Should I get the Fluval 107 or Fluval 207 for my Fluval Flex 57L tank?
Hey Jacob, now that you’ve been using this filter for awhile, are you still in love with it? What size tank would you recommend with this?
107 or 207 for a 28 gallon?
great video Jacob...I'm loving the new style with the fishing pants lol keep rocking it bro 💜💜💜🐢🐢🐢
btw I've never been to Jacob's aquarium I'd love to visit one day !!! I'm in Los Angeles....is it only online or is it open to the public ???
lazy river Hi! Sorry but I’m not open to the public.
Hello mate how much biomedia can you fit in each tray?
Cheers 👍
I have the 207 Fluval Does make a Nice Filter System
Just bought fluval 107 & 307 yesterday after watching your video..great canisters filters 👍
Thanks for watching! :)
Hi do you know what size pipe they use .13mm or 17mm
Actually kinda pissed tbh xD
Bought a 206 several months ago, if only I knew the 07 range was coming I would of waited to buy the new one xD
Maxine’s 2 aquariums
It’s more so just wanting to have the new ones xD
Val
Lol, I hear you. I have a 206 (been running great for 4 years) and I really want a 207 for no other reason than that it’s the newer version.
Is this canister filter saltwater safe?
Yes
Hi Jacob, can you connect the factory tubing to glass lily inlet/outlet pipes?
I Don't see why not . They are Classy looking for sure.
I am looking for a canister filter to work on my planted 5.5 gal betta tank. Can the flow on this one be turned down enough to operate without to much water turbulence for my betta?
Thanks bro, for the review. How big is the dimension of that filter?
Thanks for the review! is there a way to decrease the output of water flow for a betta tank that is 10 gallons?
This has a way to adjust the water flow. However, that ridiculous tubing he loves, looks garish on a 10gallon tank. The bright grey seals are very visible, and they can not be easily replaced with something nicer
@@jfdd43 That's what the white lever is for, yes you can slow done the flow.
Thank you for going into more details about how to set up the Fluval new canister filter. Just wished they had included bio media in their smaller size, as they did in their larger size.
You are right. My Fluval 305 is so quite that sometimes I take out the outlet / feel water flowing out of the outlet just to be sure that it's not dead. It's silly but I'll do it again haha
I do that as well, I bought the Fluval Spray Bar Kit at least I know it's working.
can you use this on a 16 gallon aquarium?
Yeah, it certainly is. I got a 307 on Ebay for $170 brand new and it’s amazing. Great flow and lots of filtration. All media was even included to start.
I got a 407 brand new on offer up for $150😊
Great info buddy thanks.👍
Cotton pad really? It’s a fine foam filter pad or a water polishing pad..... and did you really just tell people to rinse off their foam with a hose? A hose that has unconditioned water that will kill all the beneficial bacteria you have grown in it for your tank you always rinse your foam in a bucket with tank water in it so you don’t kill your bacteria that’s the dumbest thing you could do you’ll always be fighting to get your tank cycled every time you clean the filter cause you just killed everything that turns ammonia into nitrites and then nitrites into nitrates to complete your tank cycle
Thanks for the comment! Any experienced fish keeper will know that most of the beneficial bacteria resides in your bio media and in your aquarium itself. Rinsing the filter pad will not recycle an aquarium. Plus, using a hose to clean the filter pad is really the only way to get it super clean which will in return help your filter perform better. I've been running my aquariums this way since the start, never had any issues directly as a result of doing this. But that's just my opinion! Thanks for watching! :)
Does anyone know if its possible to control the flow rate on this 107 model? Could that grey cut off lever be partially closed to reduce the flow rate? I have a 50 litre tank so am worried the flow might be too strong. However I am struggling to find a smaller external filter that is silent enough and I would like to use the Fluval if possible.
I think that level is the flow control. 👍
How is it compared to your Hydor?
9:12 "Cotton filter pad" ? How long would that last? Or did you mean "fine foam filter pad" ;) A nice little filter.
Hi, i know what the paper says, but do you think this 103 can run a 75G tank with only an arowana and a pleco? The little guy is just too cute to pass! Thanks and regards!
It will be to Slow in My opinion. I use the 207 on my 40 gallon and very pleased.
Fantastic video that will be my next filter. Thank you for the information. 🐠🐠🐠🐠🐠
The Penn Plax cascade canisters are excellent also, and quiet
Tom will I’ve got two 1500s on my 55 gallon and a 700 on my 30. I like em cause there’s so much room in the trays
Fluval, could do better. I’d love a manufacturer to make an optimised filter
What kind of watch you got on, I'm not a watch guy but that watch looks slick 🤙
Just sayin I’d put the stuff that came in the bottom tray on the top
I bought this filter and found it frustrating beyond belief. Been messing with it for a week now and still don't have it running. Sitting on the floor underneath my aquarium. Going to cool off for a few more days and trying again. Have two Seachem Tidal 35 running at the moment, one set up with a normal setup (foam and the bag of filter rocks it came with) and the second one with rocks for biological filtration only. Those were easy to set up but not the Fluval.
Thunderkat65 Its difficult to understand why you’re having issues just based on this one comment. Can you explain a little more what issues you’re having with this filter? Besides just saying its “frustrating.” Thanks for watching.
Oase way better
Them Rolex though ;)
ay I'm early
Syafeeq Said Thanks for watching! ❤️
Aquarium-centric companies are the worst... I have contacted dozens of companies to see if they'f be willing to sponsor my children's charity and to see if they'd be interested in having us sell their products in our store; and very, very few have ever responded; and then its usually just to say they are forwarding the email to the appropriate person; which then leads to no future response. It's been a two year battle dealing with these companies. When I have reached out to vendors in my other business, I usually have a response within a week. It's like the fish companies don't want to sell their product or something.
Brian K. What does this have to do with a canister filter?
@@adams_1 Roughly 12 seconds in.
Brian K. Missed that bit at the beginning. That’s pretty bad though - one would assume they have PR people of the like to at least get back to people etc
yeah when i bought this it felt like i was buying a video game console